[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 10 (Thursday, January 17, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E60]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               IN HONOR OF MILBRA DOLORES WALTERS MATHIAS

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 17, 2019

  Mr. BRADY. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize and honor the 
life of an amazing member of our community, Milbra Dolores Walters 
Mathias, who passed away on January 3, 2019 in Conroe, Texas.
  Born on January 16, 1923 in Ace, Texas, Dolores lived a determined 
life. Prior to retiring in Montgomery, Texas, Dolores spent time in the 
banking industry and later ran a dry cleaning business with her husband 
in Houston, Texas. Beyond her professional endeavors, she also led a 
service-oriented life with the goal of improving the community around 
her. One of her greatest joys was the community she found at the 
Montgomery United Methodist Church, where Dolores was a longtime and 
active member.
  To those who knew Dolores, it comes as no surprise that she spent 
much of her retirement serving those in need. Dolores took genuine 
pleasure in being around people, and she found great satisfaction in 
helping others. She served in the Volunteer Auxiliary of Conroe 
Regional Hospital for several years and later as a Veterans 
Administration Volunteer at the Conroe VA Clinic. Here, Dolores 
dedicated over 9,500 volunteer hours to our veterans--a remarkable 
accomplishment, and one Dolores was extremely proud of. In recognition 
of her kindness, selflessness, and thoughtfulness, she was rightfully 
awarded the President's Lifetime Achievement Award. This prestigious 
award highlights those like Dolores who go above and beyond to give 
back to their community.
  She is survived by her nieces, Patsy Jackson, Betty Vanya and 
Charlotte Henner; nephew, Harold Stegall; and great nephews, Larence 
Jackson and Lynn Stegall; daughter-in-law, Joan Mathias; 
granddaughters, Nicole Panneton and Renee Mathias; and great 
grandchildren, Cooper and Ava.
  While we mourn with her family, we also celebrate Dolores' life and 
her remarkable legacy of service. She was truly a joy to all who had 
the privilege of meeting her, and I know I join her family, friends, 
and the entire Eighth District of Texas in honoring her extraordinary 
life and her unwavering devotion to our veterans, her community, her 
friends, and her family. Dolores will be greatly missed.

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